medium risk
Stock Clerks, Sales Floorvs
38 shared · 11 different
core competencies
medium risk
Food Preparation WorkersSide-by-Side Comparison
Food Preparation Workers leads 3–1| Metric | Stock Clerks, Sales Floor | Food Preparation Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 42.0% | 36.7% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 85th | 71th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 5 / 13 | 7 / 15 |
| Median Salary | N/A | $34,220 |
| Employment | N/A | 889K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Customer and Personal Service
Administration and Management
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Oral Expression
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Selling or Influencing Others
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Scheduling Work and Activities
Speaking
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Stock Clerks, Sales Floor
25%
total discount
Food Preparation Workers
26%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Stock Clerks, Sales Floor
5 of 13 at risk88%Itemize and total customer merchandise selection at checkout counter, using cash register, and accept cash or charge card for purchases.
88%Requisition merchandise from supplier based on available space, merchandise on hand, customer demand, or advertised specials.
86%Compare merchandise invoices to items actually received to ensure that shipments are correct.
86%Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished.
51%Clean display cases, shelves, and aisles.
Food Preparation Workers
7 of 15 at risk88%Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers.
87%Operate cash register, handle money, and give correct change.
64%Keep records of the quantities of food used.
59%Vacuum dining area and sweep and mop kitchen floor.
57%Distribute food to waiters and waitresses to serve to customers.
Wage Comparison
Stock Clerks, Sales FloorFood Preparation Workers
10th
N/A$23,490
25th
N/A$28,740
Median
N/A$34,220
75th
N/A$37,540
90th
N/A$44,260
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Stock Clerks, Sales Floor2028–2035
Food Preparation Workers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Food Preparation Workers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Stock Clerks, Sales Floor.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Stock
0
Unique to Food
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Social Intelligence
Stock Clerks, Sales FloorFood Preparation Workers